Drug-dealing charges from highway stop in Sturbridge are dismissed

Charges of drug possession with the intent to sell against Qaid S. Robinson of Philadelphia have been dismissed by Dudley District Court.

Mr. Robertson, 33, was stopped by police in Sturbridge on June 21 for allegedly speeding on Interstate 84.

He and a passenger were arrested when the officer allegedly found 450 oxycodone pills with an estimated street value of $12,000 in the car. Police said they seized the pills, two small bags of marijuana and $728 in cash.

Mr. Roberson was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws and possession of oxycodone with the intent to sell.